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Wetnell Family History

Wetnell Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wetzell, Fennell, Kernell, Tennell, Weinel, Pesnell, Wentzell

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Where is the Wetnell family from?

You can see how Wetnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetnell family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Wetnell families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 8 Wetnell families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wetnell's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Wetnell families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wetnell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Wetnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetnell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Wetnell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Wetnell. For the veterans among your Wetnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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